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Guys,
Have you noticed, our 'friend' completely deleted his locked thread?

"Goes Like Hot SH!t"

Isn't it funny that we all were there on that day, but didn't know each other then.

It would be fun to find some out-take photos and see who's in the background.  I "may" still have some old B&W proof sheets in some old story envelope somewhere. But, where to look...? 

Scott: Who were you shooting for that day?

Van,
I was running my car....a fun day, no work.

RE: The 1986 GLHS vs GT350 article.
It was written by Rick Titus. The GLHS used was a normal off the shelf model. However when all the hate mail rolled in to Hot Rod CS decided to send one to the next COCOA Willow Springs event. That car had another 40 hp and cleaned up. I was at both events and penned a couple of the pro letters to the editor that showed up later - yeah another myth blown up. There was one Corvette that had been giving Rick some problems. Typical low talent vintage guy. Slow in the corners but spent enough on the engine so it was a rocketship on the straights. Rick and I were in the car and were all over the guy in the turns but when we'd get to the back or front straight where passing was allowed he'd pull ahead. After a couple laps we went in and RT went into attack mode and eliminated the Vette in short order with my 200 pounds of ballast out of the car.

Yep, I was there also. The Chrysler guys rented 4 garage stalls. Ran the 'ringer' GLHS cars, then immediately put them in the garages, and closed the doors so no one can see what they were doing. They made their point. However, as we all know those cars were far from stock, and NO production GLHS would run that fast.

Its because the OP could not handle the truth, and had to resort to his usual insults without knowing the facts. Ignorance is bliss to him. AND ego.

Center caps for mag wheels. Shelby ever the marketing genius, sold just about anything.

If you had a 1965 Fastback Mustang that can be a Daily Driver that you take to Cruise Night and Car Shows but also put on the Track when you can, which Steering Set Up would you want?

16:1 Steering Gear with the Quick Steer Kit?  Non-Power Rack & Pinion?  Power Rack & Pinion?

As a 'daily driver' I would choose a power rack and pinion set up. Also, an excellent choice for the track.

Yes.

Corey
Acrylic lacquer is what type of interior paint Ford used in the 60's, NOT acrylic enamel. It was a semi gloss formula. Lacquer paint is very easy to spray, but very difficult to find. Acrylic enamel shouldn't be to difficult to source from a paint supplier. Yes it will take a little longer to dry as it is an air dry paint. You can add an hardener to this paint that is a catalyst. This will make the paint cure faster, add gloss ( not what you want in the interior) and make the paint more durable. A full urethane paint has all the same benefits as a hardened enamel with even higher durability, but may be difficult to source in the correct semi gloss formula. Plus a urethane is probably going to cost you more $. With the acrylic lacquer you typical will need color and reducer. Acrylic enamel you will need color and reducer. If you want to catalyze it you would buy some generic hardener. You probably would need to buy some flatterer to get the correct gloss. With full urethane typically you would need to buy everything required all in the same paint brand system. Color, reducer ( it may be an activated reducer)and activator, usually at a higher cost. A word of warning, Catalyzed and Activated paints have stuff in them that is very bad for your health. The acceptable protection to spray these paints are a full paint suit with gloves, eye protection and a supplied fresh air system in a enclosed highly ventilated area. A cheep paint mask just will not cut it! Even with all that protection I usually felt crappy for a day or two after I sprayed an overall vehicle. I don't paint much anymore. 

You are correct about the interior. My brain fart was thinking of the exterior body paint.

Enamel will take longer to 'cure'. Urethane is easier to find and mix. That said, 'I' prefer the enamel. Why? Looks better, more durable and it was the correct type of paint Ford used.

On our current trajectory, it is not out of the realm of possibility.  2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year.

The trajectory of division has never been greater. Nine million, unskilled, illegal aliens by the end of this year will result in ghettos no different than Nogales or Juarez. The cartels will take root in every major city.  Political assassinations will occur.   Media control by the deep state will assign guilt provoking those prone to riot.  Martial law and firearm confiscation will be at hand.  Inflation will parallel every socialist country. Youth indoctrinated with socialism will gladly accept the new order.  Those that generate wealth via agriculture, manufacturing, construction, mining, etc. and own land, and hoard ammo, will forge a formidable alliance.  A civil war is inevitable.

Absolutely correct, and it will happen. However, the current administration boasts "Everything is great!"

That's a bad ass car.  What kind of induction system did you have?  Your namesake may be an indication.  If so, how was that exotic setup?  I was suggesting the cross-boss for a friend but he seems to want to keep the stock carb on it.  The cross-boss aesthetically is very pleasing to the eye.

Yep, I ran the Cross-Boss and the 875cfm Inline. Check out my avatar...a 1425cfm 'B' Inline on my current Boss 429 (Can-Am 494) engine.

...And history was made. Think about that. With no Mustang, the car world would be very different...

The latest info as of a few years ago, Paul at Inline Tube bought it.

My old 1970 Boss 302 T/A car...
Click on pics to enlarge.

There is a reason Glendale is now called: 'GlenDead'